Glove holder



G. BLoOM ETAL GLOVE HOLDER Feb. 5, 1952 Filed Nov. 10, -1949 SM` v mmm ,a r, m5,. 'la m2 M4 E my ...lll- .7;

Patented Feb. 5, 1,952

- GLOVE HOLDER Y Application November 10, 1949, Serial No. 126,464

The invention herein disclosed relates to holders for ladies gloves f theV general type shown in copending patent application Serial No. 3,944 filed .lanuary 23, 1948, and comprising a glove encompassing form of clasp adapted for attachment to a ladys handbag or other convenient support.

Particular objects of the present invention are to provide a holder or carrier of this nature which may be readily attached to a handbag or the like, which will firmly and securely hold the gloves in a neat, compact bundle formation, which can be quickly and easily opened and closed, which will be of attractive, ornamental appearance, which will be small enough not to add objectionable bulk to the handbag or other support to which it may be attached and which. with all these desirable characteristics will be of simple sturdy construction and low cost.

Other desirable objects attained by the invention and details of the novel features of construction, combination and relation of parts are set forth and will appear in the course of the following specification.

The drawing accompanying and forming part of the specification illustrates a present practical embodiment of the invention. Structure, however, may be modied and changed in respect to the immediate illustration, all within the true intent and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined and claimed.

1 claim. (o1. 24-735 by the transverse studs I5 on one member pivoted in the perforated spaced lugs I'I on the other member and releasably connected at the opposite end by a roll formation I8 on one member, re-

5 leasably clasped in a substantially semi-circular spring jaw I9 on the other member.

The arcuate, ring-like glove gripping members I4, I5, may be made of spring metal stilened in the intermediate curved portions of the same by arcuate embossments 20.

The hook element I9 on the one member is shown as having an out-turned lip 2| at the free end of the same to serve as a wedge for the entering roll member I8 and to aiiord a grip for the lingers to facilitate release and opening movement of the spring clasp construction.

The roll element I8 of the spring catch is shown provided by the formation of a circular loop 22, Fig. 7, on the end of jaw member I5.

For decorative purposes and added strength this loop is shown ornamented by knobs, discs or jewels 23 of colored glass, plastic or the like, held by the annular iianges 24 on metal discs or end caps 25 secured over the ends of the loop by an elongated tubular rivet 26.

In addition to their ornamental effect the projecting jewels 23 may serve as linger grips in the opening and closing movements of the clasp.

The complemental, oppositely disposed, arcuate jaw members I4, I5, open widely to freely receive Fig. 1 in the drawing is a perspective view of A the device as attached to and in use on a ladys handbag, the latter shown broken away;

Figs. 2 and 3 are enlarged front elevations showing the device in closed and open condition;

Fig. 4 is an edge view of the holder;

Fig. 5 is a further enlarged broken sectional detail of the ornamental roll-like handle on the end of one of the two companion clasp members;

Fig. 6 is a similar view of the same parts shown in separated relation;

Fig. 7 is a broken cross sectional detail of the clasp members on substantially the plane of line l 7 1 of Fig. 4.

As shownin Fig. l, the device is in the nature of a substantially ring-like clasp adapted to hold a pair. of gloves I n in a small, smoothly rolled,

the gloves and in closing, the roll abutment I8 on one member and companionl spring hook I9 on the other member operate to roll and fold the gloves into fully grasped relation between the jaws. The indented ridge at 21, Fig. 2, at `the pivotal connection between the members operates kto center and grip the bundle formed by the compressed glove material, overcoming tendency of the gloves to slip one way or the other.

. The device consists in the main of but the two simple clasp members and is therefore relatively inexpensive. These provide a ring-like structure of light weight and small dimensions. The arcuate embossme'nts 20 hold these members to their curvilinear shape, localizing the spring effect to the yielding hook and engaging roll formations at the ends of the same. Furthermore, these embossments form transverse ridges in the sheet metal structure of the jaws, assisting in gripping and holding the gloves firmly in place.

What is claimed is:

The glove carrier herein disclosed and comprising companion, arcuate jaws ln opposed, op-

positely bowed relation forming a ring-like claspV meeting ends of the jaws at one side of the ringlike clasp being indented inwardly within the ring-like contour and pivotally connected together, leaving the exterior of the clasp free of projecting hinge formation and providing projections within the interior of the ring-like formation for gripping gloves held in the' clasp, the other end of one of said jaws being rolled into a circular loop and the companion end of the other jaw being formed in a part circular, resilient hook to partially embrace said loop, said hooi: terminating in an outwardly projecting, inclined lug making sliding wedging engagement over the circular loop in the closing movement of the jaws and providing a projection for engagement by the iingers in forcing the hook back over the circular loop in the releasing operation of the jaws, projecting elements at opposite ends of the circular loop extending beyond the edges of the hook embracing the loop and providing projections at an angle to said projecting lug for en gagement by other iingers effecting the release of the hook from the loop, and suspension elements yconnected with one of the jaw members adjacent said hook and adapted to be connected to form a supporting loop opposite the hinge for suspending the clasp with the releasable hook at the top and the hinge connection at the bottom in the intended use of the article.

GERTRUDE' BLOOM. ISRAEL BLOOM.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the le of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number I Name Date 393,886 Coston Dec. 4, 1888 1,384,812 Swartz July 19, 1921 1,386,592. Anderson Aug. 9, 1921 1,544,303 Fellows June 30, 1925 2,313,668 Placco Mar. 9, 1943 2,380,430 Hallock July 31, 1945 2,487,339 Kindlund et al Nov. 8, 1949 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 626,573 Germany Feb. 28, 1936 

